Posting Justification and Approval
ID: Sole-Source-Notice-of-Intent-DT-B-WAQ-MTCSType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/87c3a9b1d50e4567b450335168ac2baa/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract for the procurement of five Mobile Tactical Command Shelters (MTCS) from L3Harris Technologies Inc. This acquisition is critical for enhancing the military command and communication capabilities of Albania, ensuring compatibility with existing L3Harris equipment and avoiding significant operational risks and financial losses estimated at $3.1 million. The contract is justified under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case DT-B-WAQ, citing L3Harris as the only responsible source capable of meeting the specific integration requirements due to proprietary specifications. Interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by August 7, 2024, with delivery expected no later than September 2024. For inquiries, contact Rem D. Ngo at Rem.D.Ngo.civ@army.mil or Aqua M. Jefferson at aqua.m.jefferson.civ@army.mil.

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    Rem D. Ngo
    Rem.D.Ngo.civ@army.mil
    Aqua M. Jefferson
    aqua.m.jefferson.civ@army.mil
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    JA-24-D-744_EX24048 DT-B-WAQ Albania L3HARRIS MTCS_Redacted.pdf
    The Army Contracting Command has justified a procurement action under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case DT-B-WAQ for a Mobile Tactical Command Shelter (MTCS) from L3Harris Global Communications, citing 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) as the authority for an exclusive source. The contract aims to enhance Albania’s military command and communication capabilities, necessary for integrating existing L3Harris equipment. Awarding this contract by September 30, 2024, is essential to avoid operational risks and financial losses estimated at $3.1 million due to potential reengineering and integration efforts with a different supplier. Market research confirmed that L3Harris is the only responsible source capable of meeting Albania’s specific integration requirements due to proprietary engineering specifications. While efforts for broader competition will be made for future needs, the nature of the integration with existing systems limits options. The planned approach includes a notice on SAM.gov and a requirement for L3Harris to incorporate subcontracting opportunities for small businesses, monitored via the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System. The justification underlines L3Harris's ability to ensure consistency, reliability, and minimal risks of operational disruptions for the Albanian armed forces.
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